"The problem is that a lot of parents simply aren't being parents. In the past 20 years, parents have begun talking to their children more, but they have stopped being in control of them. Children are instinctively artful and will try to put themselves in control. I put the parents back in control."
Other than the one quibble I've put in there, I agree wholeheartedly. My perspective is as a Scouter who's in charge of other people's children in an environment where they have knives, axes, saws, burn fires, boil water, etc. And where they have to do unpleasant jobs like wash dishes and pots, etc. I see so many kids devoid of discipline, who are unfamiliar with the concept of "No, you can't", who are defiant, disobedient, and uncaring of anyone but themselves. They aren't bad kids. They've got inattentive parents who don't understand that you can't be your kids' parent AND their best friend.
I do think there are some legitimate cases of ADD but also a lot of cases thar aren't. Diet, discipline, television, and especially sleep can all be a factor in a child's hyperactivity. Sleep is a big issue that most modern parents seem to ignore. Children used to go to bed by 7;00PM, 8:00PM, or 9:00PM, latest but now it isn't uncommon to see them up until 10:00PM, 11:00PM or later with their parents. The first thing that all parents should try is an earlier bed time if their children aren't normally in bed before 9:00PM (or earlier, if they are younger).